Myles Lane (June 15 1905 – December 26 1990) was an American athlete who competed professionally in both ice hockey and baseball. He is noted for his tenure as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL) and for a brief career as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Early life and education
Myles Lane was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. He attended Cambridge High School, where he excelled in multiple sports, and later enrolled at Boston College, playing collegiate ice hockey for the Boston College Eagles.
Ice‑hockey career
Lane turned professional in ice hockey in the late 1920s. He joined the New York Rangers of the NHL for the 1928–29 season, contributing to the team’s successful campaign that culminated in a Stanley Cup championship. Over the course of his NHL career, Lane also played for the Boston Bruins. In total, he appeared in 41 NHL regular‑season games, recording ten goals and eight assists. After his NHL stint, he continued to play in minor‑league circuits, including the Canadian–American Hockey League.
Baseball career
During the 1929 baseball season, Lane signed with the St. Louis Browns of the American League. He made his MLB debut on July 10 1929 and appeared in 15 games as an outfielder, posting a batting average of .200 with three hits and one run scored. His baseball tenure was brief, after which he returned to focus primarily on hockey and later on baseball administration.
Post‑playing career
Following retirement from active competition, Lane transitioned to baseball management. He served as a scout and later as an executive with the Boston Red Sox organization, where he contributed to player evaluation and development throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
Personal life and legacy
Lane was married and had two children. He remained involved in sports community initiatives in Massachusetts until his death in Cambridge on December 26 1990. Lane is remembered as one of the few athletes to compete at the highest professional levels in both ice hockey and baseball in the early twentieth century.